P-06-1336 Free Welsh lessons for everyone who wants to learn the language in Wales
P-06-1336 Free Welsh lessons for everyone who wants to learn the language in Wales
This
petition was submitted by Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn, having collected a total of 858
signatures.
Text of Petition:
Many people in Wales are
very keen to learn Welsh, and people who live here and people who move to our
country want to see the language flourish and grow. But a great many people
also find it difficult to afford Welsh lessons, and using Duolingo is not a
suitable learning method for everyone. Therefore, we need to ensure that
everyone has a fair opportunity to learn Welsh without having to worry about
the cost, and that there is also an appropriate method for people to learn.
Additional Information:
In order to achieve a
million Welsh speakers, we need to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to
learn the language.
This petition was considered completed by
the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 11/09/2023.
The
Committee considered the petition and noted the previous response from the
Minister which was clear that there are no plans to provide free Welsh Learning
provision for everyone, and the recent detailed response from the Centre for
Welsh Learning outlining the range of options, specific free support and the
range of financial support available. In light of this Members agreed to close
the petition and thank the petitioner.
Full
details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents
can be seen on the Meetings tab above.
It
was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 05/06/2023.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 22/05/2023